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Team of saints returns from power project visit
Ruckus over remark against Shankaracharyas
U’khand Regional Front formed
Anna to reach Doon on April 16
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Protest over woman's death in Doon
Delhi-based NGO dedicates cultural evening to women
The Lions Club members carry out a march against female foeticide in Mussoorie on Sunday.
Harish Rawat allays fears on dams built by China
Sudhir Janmeja is new district governor
Shivam steers Doon Tigers to victory over Jaipur team
The Doon Tigers team that won the 5th All-India Uttarakhand Cup Cricket Tournament played at the Rangers College ground in Dehradun on Sunday.
Raphael centre pays homage to founders
Workshop on high blood pressure on Health Day
100 attend eye camp by Art of Living
Dr Saurav Luthra, an eye specialist, tests the eyes of a patient at a free health camp organised by the Art of Living for diabetes patient on World Health Day in Dehradun on Sunday.
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Team of saints returns from power project visit
Dehradun, April 7 Convener of the Ganga Ahwan organisation Hemant Dhyani, while addressing the media along with Aggarwal and other members in the city on the conclusion of the journey, said they would not let Dhari Devi temple shift from its original space to make way for the construction of Srinagar dam. He said, “A five-member committee consisting of Prof GD Aggarwal, Shivananad Saraswati, Hemant Dhyani, Sushila Bhandari and Swami Avi Mukteshawarnandji of the Ganga Seva Abhiyan launched the yatra to ensure the continuity of water flow in the Ganga.” He further added that there were several alternative methods to generate electricity but no alternative to the Ganga and the Himalaya. Prof Aggarwal said he was ready to hold arguments backed by strong scientific reasons with the opponents but the state government must first stop the construction at the Srinagar hydro-power project. He called upon people who were completely committed to the cause of the Ganga to come forward and fight against the construction of hydro-power projects. Swami Ganganand, who came from Bihar, said, “According to the Hindu religion, the deity of temple could not be shifted. The electricity can be produced somewhere else without tempering with the religious and spiritual sentiments of the people.” Activist Sushila Bhandari, who had been jailed for many weeks for fighting against the Vyong Phata project, said the local MLAs with the support of the police did not let them visit the dam sight closely. This showed they wanted to conceal the damage done to the Ganga and the environment. She added, “The legacy of the Himalaya and the Ganga do not belong to only Uttarakhand but to the entire country. We cannot sacrifice these valuable assets in the name of generating electricity.” Member of the Ganga Seva Abhiyan Athar Jamaal Laari from Varanasi said water got polluted in those areas where these hydro-power projects were created. “An attempt is being made to sell hills, water and jungle to make money. A delegation from Kashi, which sat on a hunger strike at Jantar Matar for the same causes, had also expressed their opposition to the Prime Minister over the construction of dams on the river”, he said. Despite that the process of dams was not coming to an end. The members began their journey, Ganga Aviral Chintan Yatra, from Haridwar and covered areas like Tehri Koteshwar dam, the affected villages, Srinagar dam site, Dhari Devi temple and the Singoli Bhatwadi Phata Vyondg project in Rudraprayag while culminating it in Dehradun. In the journey, activists and people of the Sant community joined them from Varanasi, Bihar, Chitrakoot, Bangalore, Delhi and other towns of UP.
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Ruckus over remark against Shankaracharyas
Dehradun, April 7 A slight remark by Swami Ganganand of Bihar against Shankaracharyas and other eminent saints for not showing any concern for the Ganga campaign provoked supporters of Swaroopannad Saraswati from Varanasi. They raised slogans against the campaigners and announced to abandon the movement. Each group then demanded an apology from the other. Swami Gangananad had said the Shankaracharyas and other saints showed great enthusiasm in taking dip in the Ganga during the Kumbh Mela but did not support its cause. He said they alone could not carry forward the struggle for long. Gyan Swaroop Sanad, who kept quiet through the drama, seemed hurt. He said, “I embarked on the Ganga Avirlata Chitan Yatra to seek support from the people who were committed to the cause of the Ganga. However, I could not find one such person in a true sense. These people who are fighting here are concerned more about their sects than about the Ganga". He said he had no will to live anymore under such circumstances. He also expressed his pain over the cold attitude of the people of the saint community sitting at exalted positions. “It seems it is only Matra Sadan that holds the responsibility to save the Ganga. No one else is bothered. The desertion of Shankaracharyas and other saints has left the campaign rudderless and weak,” he said. The supporters of Swaroopannad Saraswati left the hall when convener of the Ganga Ahawan Hemant Dhyani sought an apology from them for intervening in the address of Swami Ganganand and distorting the facts. In his clarification, Ganganand said he did not point out to any name but talked in general about the saint community. Dhyani said they faced many hurdles in their fight for the Ganga. Despite sharing the same cause for which this journey was taken up by every one ended at a souring note, he said.
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U’khand Regional Front formed
Dehradun, April 7 Raturi said the front would come up with
a common minimum programme having prominent issues linked to the state. It would be on the
basis of this common minimum programme that the civic poll would be contested by the
Uttarakhand Regional Front in the state, he pointed out. He said people of the state were fed up with both BJP and Congress and were now desperately looking for
an option. He said some other state parties had shown their inclination to join
the front. It was unanimously decided to appoint DK Pal as chief spokesperson and Harjinder Singh as spokesperson of the front. Uttarakhand Parivartan Party's general secretary Yodhraj Tyagi, Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (Democratic) general secretary Deepak Gairola, Janata
Dal (Secular) state president Harjinder Singh, Bhartiya Mool Niwas Party's president Jauhari Lal Suman and Rashtriya Lok Dal's spokesman Sardar Khan were all present at the press conference. They all pledged their allegiance to the front.
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Anna to reach Doon on April 16
Dehradun April 7
The 25 issues which they have incorporated under their wing include transparency in the works of governments, amendments to the electoral process, strengthening of panchayat bodies, amendments to land acquisition laws, improvement in the services for women, education, bank and economy, self employment, railways, etc.
—TNS
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Protest over woman's death in Doon
Dehradun, April 7 Parveen, earlier Seema Bhandari and resident of Rudraprayag, fell in love with Shan and married him. Shan who works in the construction of buildings brought her to the hospital when her health deteriorated. Doctor declared her brought dead. Activists of the Hindu Jagran Manch suspected Shan and his family behind Parveen’s death. The police has sent the body for post-mortem.
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Delhi-based NGO dedicates cultural evening to women
Dehradun, April 7 The play titled ‘Kya Hai Meri Pehchan’, directed by Abhishek Maindola of Sambhav Manch Parivar, brought alive the pain that a female endures at the hands of her husband, family and even society. Dialogue “Sabhaya samaj key log to murda hoteny hain” poignantly depicts the state of affairs prevailing in the society that refuses to react when a girl child is aborted or when women have to face humiliation while travelling in the buses. “Through the play, we want to change the deep-rooted prejudice that the male-dominated society harbours against women,” said Abhishek Maindola, who also acted in the play. Later, the stage was taken over by Swaang of Mumbai, led by the vivacious Swara Bhaskar, who sang the popular protest song ‘Maa Ni Meri Main Nahin Darna’ along with her co-artistes. This was followed by poetry recitation based on the writings of progressive poets like Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Paash and others. Stance Dance Group from Delhi also presented the popular protest song ‘Break the Chain’.
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Harish Rawat allays fears on dams built by China
Haridwar, April 7
It was said by Harish Rawat in Haridwar today who was here to attend various programmes. Harish Rawat asserted that the fears being speculated in the media were unwarranted and it would not have any impact on water level on the downstream Indian side. Rawat added that the government was holding talks with its Chinese counterpart with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had a detailed talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Durban during the Brics summit in this regard. "The flow of the river will not get hindered due to Chinese hydro projects namely Jiacha, Dagu and Jiexu. Whatever concerns are being raised by India, the Chinese premier had assured it of taking these with priority and sensitiveness. He added that India and China did not have a water-sharing agreement. However, both countries had instituted a working group mechanism to exchange data, including the measurement of water flow from rivers. The Water Resources Minister also spoke about the "India Water Week" that will be organised from India Water Week will see 64 countries participating with hundreds of research papers to be presented during the week. Already 2000 delegates have registered for the week, which shows the concern of other countries too on conserving water resources. Putting forth his priorities as Water Resources Minister, Harish Rawat said inter-linking of rivers, making rivers free of pollution and handling drought situation in Maharashtra region were his priority.
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Sudhir Janmeja is new district governor
Mussoorie, April 7 The winning candidates resolved to carry forward the misson of the club and assist all the clubs in their social endevours in the future. Earlier, members of the club from various districts took out a grand parade in which the members marched carrying placards seeking to eradicate dowry,female foeticide and domestic violence from society. Lokmani Jakhwal, Kavita, Anu Lamba, GK Guar, MK Agrawal,Sushil Agrawal, Alok Bhatnagar, Varun, Sunil Goyal,Usha Chaudhry and others were present on the occasion.
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Shivam steers Doon Tigers to victory over Jaipur team
Dehradun, April 7 Batting first after winning the toss, Doon Tigers, with the help of a brilliant century by Shivam, scored 279 runs for nine wickets in 40 overs. Shivam scored 100 runs in 85 balls with the help of seven boundaries and three sixes. Amar Karanwal hit 64 runs while Sunil Dagar remained unbeaten on 57 runs. Rituraj took three wickets for 56 runs while Poonam Punia took three wickets for 63 runs. In reply, chasing the imposing total, SJ Cricket Academy was bundled out for mere 85 runs in 20.3 overs, losing the match by 194 runs. Rituraj was the top scorer with 29 runs. Deepak Bansal took five wickets for 29 runs. Shivam Saini, who was adjudged the man of the match, also won the man of the series award. Jobanpreet of SJ Cricket Academy was adjudged best batsman of the tournament while Deepak Bansal of Doon Tigers won the best bowler award.
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Raphael centre pays homage to founders
Dehradun, April 7 Joint Chief, National Hydrographic Office, Dehradun, Rear Admiral KM Nair was the chief guest on the occasion. In his address, Air Marshal BD Jayal, Chairman, Raphael, retraced the history of Raphael and highlighted multifaceted activities in which Raphael is engaged yesterday and covered some of the highlights of the past. Children of Raphael presented a cultural programme on the occasion, which was appreciated by all. The chief guest lauded the work being done by Raphael and exhorted society to remain sensitive to the needs of the disabled. The celebrations ended with the guests visiting different stalls where items crafted by Raphael children and other residents were on display.
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Workshop on high blood pressure on Health Day
Dehradun, April 7 IS Pal said the problem was on the rise these days. One fourth of the adult population in the country was suffering from high blood pressure, he said. Dr KC Pant, a senior doctor at Doon Hospital, spoke at length on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure. He said the fast-food lifestyle was the main reason behind it. Doon Hospital's Chief Medical Superintendent Dr RS Aswal, Dr AS Ansari, Dr KS Virmani, Dr KH Khan and Anil Verma also spoke on the occasion.
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100 attend eye camp by Art of Living
Dehradun, April 7 Over 100 persons, mostly from economically weaker sections of society, attended the camp. Those who attended the camp were first counselled by Art of Living volunteers in detail about diabetes and its prevention. Alka Gulati, an organiser, said,“This is the third initiative taken by us on World Health Day. Yesterday, we had taken out an awareness march for diabetes as well as started the ‘Living Well’ program in Uttarakhand. We will continue such activities in future also. A similar programme will be organised in Haldwani on April 14.
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A delegation led by Swami Gyan Swaroop Sanadji (Prof G D Aggarwal), renowned environment activist and ex-Professor of IIT Kanpur, completed its two-day journey to hydro-power projects underconstruction in the state.
It has been five months to the New Delhi gang rape, but cultural and social groups continue to awaken the consciousness of the people by staging plays and events against the dastardly act.
In the same chain, the Violence Against Women Network and a New Delhi-based social organisation yesterday organised a cultural evening comprising a play staged by the Sambhav Manch Parivar and the
Mumbai-based Swaang cultural group.
Dehradun, April 7
On the occasion of World Health Day, the Art of Living organised a free eye check-up and blood sugar testing camp at Drishti Eye Centre here today.
At the camp, while the retina screening for diabetes and hypertension was done by doctors of the
centre, the blood sugar test was done by doctors of Ahuja Pathology.
